Central & East European Studies / Politics (SocSci), MA (Hons)

The Central and East European Studies program examines the history, economics, politics, and sociology of countries in this region. The university serves as a hub for a government-funded Centre of Excellence in Russian, Central, and East European Studies, providing ongoing cultural, social, and academic events.In Politics, students explore how power and influence are distributed in society and their effects on decision-making within and between nations and states. The curriculum includes diverse topics such as international relations, political theory, and British politics.